Agrimonia coreana
Agrimonia coreana, commonly known as Korean Agriemonia, is a medicinal herb native to East Asia. Valued in traditional practices, this plant is studied for its unique phytochemical profile. Researchers explore its potential bioactive compounds, which may offer therapeutic benefits, particularly in supporting various physiological functions and promoting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Agrimonia coreana
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Agrimonia coreana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales. Finally, it is classified under the family Rosaceae and the genus Agrimonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agrimonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Agrimonia coreana, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Korean, it is referred to as 산짚신나물, while in Chinese, it is identified through several different names, including 托叶龙芽草, 朝鲜龙芽草, 大托叶龙芽草, and 托叶龙牙草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 托叶龙芽草 | Wikidata |
| ko | 산짚신나물 | Wikidata |
| zh | 朝鲜龙芽草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大托叶龙芽草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 托叶龙牙草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 广东万年青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted in the Primorye region. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in Manchuria as well as the North-Central and Southeast territories. Furthermore, the species is documented within the islands of Japan. Together, these locations define the broad geographical footprint of Agriemonia coreana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Agrimonia coreana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alphitolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alphitolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |